Mental Health

Liza Reytblat Haner, LMHC 

Liza is a compassionate licensed mental health counselor, focusing on perinatal mental health. She is passionate about working with soon-to-be parents and new parents and helping them navigate the changes and challenges in their new lives.

As a mom of two toddlers, Liza knows that becoming a parent is overwhelming. Behind the adorable photos, sweet snuggles, and the excitement of a new person, is stress. You love your baby but miss parts of yourself. You aren’t sleeping well. Your relationships have changed, not only with your partner and your friends and family, but also with yourself. You may find yourself not looking out for your needs as much. It is normal to have increased anxiety, stress, and negative thoughts, and many parents struggle with hormonal changes, social support, and expectations. Postpartum and perinatal depression and anxiety is common.

It can be hard for a new mother to admit that motherhood is not what she had envisioned and to ask for help. Talking to a professional who is knowledgeable about the issues facing new moms can help.  

Liza has been working in private practice since 2014 and has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy and wants to meet you where you are. Liza believes that while our childhoods and past experiences shape parts of us, they do not define us. She meets clients where they are and develops a treatment approach based on their individual needs. She will help you navigate the changes in your life and allow yourself to feel more like you.

Get in touch with Liza:
Email: lizalmhc@gmail.com

Jacqueline Faison-Harry, PhD

Jacqueline is a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally-responsive psychologist who partners with adults, young children, and families. Dr. Faison-Harry works with individuals as they navigate transitions throughout the lifespan, with her specialty being in early childhood. Grounded in a number of evidence-based approaches, Dr. Faison-Harry provides services including the following:

• Assessment to help parents determine whether their child is developing as
  expected and recommendations to support child development
• Areas assessed include early cognitive skills, expressive and receptive language, and social-emotional development
• Parent consultation regarding how to address challenging behaviors and support caregiver-child attachment
• Consultation for parents looking to develop a positive discipline system for their child(ren)
• Consultation for parents to support them in addressing challenging topics with their children including race/anti-racism, body awareness, and safe touch
• Individual therapy to support adults in navigating transitions in their lives such as the transition to parenthood
• Individual therapy for children over four years of age
• Play-based parent-child therapy
• Parent groups to support parents in reflecting on their own experiences and how those experiences impact their parenting

Dr. Faison-Harry received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and her doctoral degree in School Psychology with a focus on early childhood from Lehigh University. She currently works as a psychologist for the New York-Presbyterian Hospital Family PEACE Trauma Treatment Center as well as in private practice. Dr. Faison-Harry is trained in the following research evidence-based interventions:

• Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a therapy approach for young children who have experienced trauma or for families in which there is a caregiver-child relationship challenge
• Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), a parent consultation program for parents of children up to 12 years who want to address challenging behaviors through positive discipline
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic intervention to support children and adults in processing traumatic events

Get in touch with Jacqueline:

Phone: (347) 943-9934
Email: Jacqueline@jfaisonphd.com 

Courtney Jacobson, LCSW, PMH-C

Courtney is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma therapy and perinatal mental health. Courtney tries to provide a safe place for her clients, where they can feel supported and comfortable. She believes in the importance of openness, honesty, and sincerity. Courtney uses a collaborative approach that incorporates the strengths, skills, and interests of each client. Courtney’s goal is that her clients will leave therapy feeling a new sense of empowerment in their ability to cope with all of life’s challenges.

Courtney has found that her passion is working with women during the perinatal period. The journey to parenthood can be challenging and she believes that a strong support system can make a huge difference. Additionally, Courtney is a certified EMDR clinician, which provides her with the tools to support those looking to put their past behind them.

Fun Facts about Courtney:

– She is the mother to two rambunctious toddlers.
– She enjoys spending time with family and friends in her (very limited) free time.
– Her favorite ways to relieve stress are doing crafts, reading books, going for walks, or playing with her boys!

Get in touch with Courtney:

Call/Text: 631-482-7130
Email: cjacobson@blossomsofchangecounseling.com
Website: https://www.blossomsofchangecounseling.com/